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Located in southwest El Salvador, the Pacific coast town of Acajutla was founded in 1524 and is the country’s primary seaport. It’s also a gateway to canopy tours of the Apaneca forests, day trips to the Izalco Volcano and beautiful beaches like Los Cabanos, which is popular amongst surfers and divers. Follow the Route of the Flowers, which winds its way through picturesque small towns and celebrates cultural events and cuisine, or visit Chalchuapa, home to the pre-Colombian archaeological site of Tazumal. These Mayan ruins are believed to date back to AD 100, and are considered the best preserved in all of El Salvador.

IZALCO VOLCANO

Continuously active for nearly 200 years, the Izalco Volcano also has the well-deserved nickname of “Lighthouse of the Pacific”. Now a popular tourist attraction, the volcano is currently dormant. Fans of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s "The Little Prince" will be interested to know the volcano inspired the landscape for Asteroid B-612.

LOS CÓBANOS BEACH

Stunning white sand is beautifully juxtaposed against a volcanic landscape on this pristine beach. A coral reef spanning nearly 100 miles is just offshore making this an excellent place for diving and snorkeling. The reefs also act as natural breakwaters, creating calm waters perfect for swimming.

Ruta Maya Archaeological Tour

Get ready for a spectacular mix of sightings! You will visit the Ruins of San Andreas, and the Pompeii of America— the UNESCO World Heritage site Joya de Ceren. Joya de Ceren was covered by the Loma Caldera volcano explosion, which kept the remains of pre-Hispanic civilization for hundreds of years, making it an archaeological relic.